Bayonets/combat knifes found

Discussion in 'Weapons, Technology & Equipment' started by Ross Ward, Apr 24, 2020.

  1. Ross Ward

    Ross Ward New Member

    30D1EC64-136F-43BE-B0AB-8831F53C98E9.jpeg Hi,

    just wondering if anyone here could tell me more about these items we have found when clearing out an old house...


    Tia

    Ross
     
  2. Robert-w

    Robert-w Banned

    Well you've got the British "six inch nail" bayonet there
     
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  3. idler

    idler GeneralList

    The bottom one looks like a British No.7 bayonet. If it is, that could be worth a few bob. The socket at the end of the grip should rotate through 180° to line up with the ring.

    Going up, next is the No.4 spike bayonet, not sure about the knife, then it's a modern british SA80 bayonet at the top. Not sure if it's still current - the rifle changes every time I look at it.

    Just because the others aren't No.7s, doesn't mean their worthless but, like any collectory endeavour, the devil is in the manufacturing detail, dates, markings etc. I recall something being said about lots of knock-off or rejected SA80 bayonets on the market, to the point that the infantry scabbards were more prized than the bayonets themselves.
     
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  4. Ross Ward

    Ross Ward New Member

    The British No.7 bayonet socket does rotate 180 (have added a pic to show) do you know who commonly used them? Or was it used throughout the British Army?

    I have also added pictures of the other markings on it if that helps identify it?

    The knife I have been told could be an israel Ka-Bar but unsure..

    thanks for the reply and the information it’s much appreciated
     

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  5. idler

    idler GeneralList

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  6. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    Definitely a KA-BAR style that was widely used by US services during WWII. KA-BAR company took over manufacturing of them in the fifties. No marking of any kind?
     
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  7. Ross Ward

    Ross Ward New Member

    This is the only marking on the KA-Bar
     

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  8. Robigus

    Robigus New Member

    The bottom one, as said, is a No 7 - worth about £100-120 at auction.
    Next up is a No 4 mk2* there are loads about and without the scabbard about £15 on a good day.
    KA-BARs are still being sold commercially, so £10-15 unless you can prove it is military issue and can link it to a campaign in Vietnam in which case it's worth hundreds to a US buyer.
    Top is, as said, SA80, L3A1, contemporary bayonet. Again lots around and without the scabbard etc only worth £15-20.
    As I said those are rough auction values you may get more for a private sale.
     

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